A winning weekend for the Mercedes-Benz Club at the Classic Motor Show

STAMFORD, U.K. - Nov. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- The Mercedes-Benz Club took the Classic & Sports Car award for best large car club stand at the UK's biggest indoor classic car event – the Classic Motor Show. Held at the NEC on the weekend of November 13-15 this event attracted over 68,000 visitors – and all were welcome on the club stand.

The fact it was fully open for everyone to see the iconic cars displayed up close was one of the reasons the judges chose the Mercedes-Benz Club stand for an award. These cars included the breathtaking 300SL Gullwing belonging to Ed Daniels. In this case not only could people see the car – in exchange for a contribution to the Huntington's Disease charity they could sit in it and have their photo taken. This was so popular that the car suffered some damage to its interior trim. But such was the positive atmosphere on the club stand that another exhibitor, leather specialist Jason Payne of the Leather Repair Company of Knaresborough, sprang to Ed's aid and repaired the damage – free of charge.

Club members were also amongst the winners. All were welcome to the café area for tea or coffee and biscuits – and a much-appreciated sit down. They were also eligible to win two nights at the elusive Llangoed Hall Hotel and sets of Astucia emergency warning lights worth £25 each. The volunteers who manned the stand all weekend were entered in a prize draw for a Pakatak Vicovation Marcus 5 Dual in-car camera worth £250.

New members weren't left out either – any joining at the show had the normal £5 joining fee waived and received a Meguiar’s Wash & Wax car care kit, worth £25.

During the course of the weekend 199 new members joined the club and 55 took the opportunity of renewing their membership. Ed Daniels raised £460 for his charity.

The Mercedes-Benz Club has over 10,000 Members and organises a huge range of events for them – including national and international rallies, a national concours competition and lots of social events, including local pub meetings and participation in shows and rallies in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

It is the only UK club recognised by Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd and Daimler AG. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest Mercedes club in the world and caters for Mercedes-Benz cars of all ages. It publishes a monthly, full colour, 80-plus page, A4 magazine and offers an exclusive range of Club merchandise.

The Club provides a comprehensive range of technical support for its members via Model Register Captains and Technical Advisers, plus forums and a searchable Technical Reference Library on the Members’ pages of its website. Members also receive the Club Directory, which includes the ‘Good Garage Guide’ of members’ recommendations.

Club members can take advantage of preferential terms from a wide range of companies and organisations. These include exclusive insurance policies plus discounts from appointed Mercedes-Benz dealers,hotel groups, ferry operators and oncar accessories. The Club also has a scheme to offer its Members tuition from the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The annual subscription is just £35 per year if paid by direct debit.

To join the Mercedes-Benz Club please call 01780 482111 or visit

http://www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk


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